When Do the 2021 NBA Playoffs Start?

The 2021 NBA Playoffs are set to start on May 22. However, the schedule has not been released yet.

Overview

The 2021 NBA Playoffs will begin on Saturday, May 22. The playoffs will end no later than July 22. All first-round games will be played at the home arenas of the higher-seeded team.

021 NBA Playoffs Format

The 2021 NBA Playoffs will follow a traditional format, with four rounds of best-of-seven series in order to crown a champion.

The first round of the playoffs, or the Conference Semifinals, will begin on Saturday, May 22. The Conference Finals are scheduled to start on Sunday, June 5, with the NBA Finals commencing on Wednesday, June 16. All of these dates are subject to change due to the fluidity of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As was the case in 2020, the playoffs will take place entirely within the NBA bubble at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

Seeding

As the NBA regular season enters its final weeks, fans and pundits alike begin to turn their attention to the NBA playoffs.
While the race for playoff seeding is always intense, this year it is especially so, as many teams are separated by just a few games.

The 2021 NBA playoffs will begin on Saturday, May 22.
The first round will be a best-of-seven series, and the subsequent rounds will be best-of-seven series as well.
The NBA Finals will begin on Wednesday, June 2.

Below is a brief overview of how the NBA playoffs work.

Seeding: The top eight teams in each conference (based on win-loss record) will qualify for the playoffs.
These teams will be seeded one through eight, with the team with the best record being seeded first and so on.

Bracket

The 2021 NBA Playoffs will begin on Saturday, May 22. The NBA Playoffs will be broadcast on ESPN, ABC, TNT and NBA TV.

The first round of the NBA Playoffs is a best-of-seven series. The second round and conference finals are best-of-seven series. The NBA Finals is a best-of-seven series.

The higher seed in each series will have home court advantage.

Schedule

The National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs are a best-of-seven elimination tournament annually held after the NBA’s regular season to determine the league’s champion. The playoffs were first held in 1947.

The 2021 NBA playoffs will begin on Saturday, May 22. The finals will be held in July.

021 NBA Playoffs Start Date

The 2021 NBA playoffs is the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association’s 2020–21 season. The playoffs were originally scheduled to begin on April 18 and end with the NBA Finals in June, but were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. They will now tentatively begin on May 22 and end no later than July 22.

021 NBA Playoffs Location

The 2021 NBA playoffs will take place from April 18 to June 6, 2021. The playoffs will begin with the first four games of the first round on ABC and ESPN, followed by the remaining games on TNT, ESPN, and ABC. The Finals will air on ABC.

The 2021 NBA playoffs will take place at the following locations:
-Amway Center in Orlando, Florida (Eastern Conference)
-Staples Center in Los Angeles, California (Western Conference)
-Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York (Eastern Conference)
-Toyota Center in Houston, Texas (Western Conference)

NBA TV Schedule

The 2021 NBA playoffs are set to begin on Saturday, May 22. The first round will be a best-of-seven series, followed by the conference semifinals, conference finals, and the NBA Finals. The NBA Finals will be a best-of-seven series as well. All rounds will be televised on ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV.

First Round

The first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs is set to begin on Saturday, May 22. The playoffs will follow a traditional format, with the top eight teams in each conference (Eastern and Western) seeded based on their regular-season record.

The first round is a best-of-seven series, meaning the first team to win four games will advance to the next round. All first-round games will be played at the home arenas of the higher-seeded team.

The schedule for the first round of the playoffs is as follows:

(All times Eastern)

Game 1: No. 8 Memphis Grizzlies vs. No. 1 Utah Jazz – Saturday, May 22 at 3:30 p.m.
Game 2: No. 8 Memphis Grizzlies vs. No. 1 Utah Jazz – Monday, May 24 at 10 p.m.
Game 3: No. 1 Utah Jazz vs. No. 8 Memphis Grizzlies – Thursday, May 27 at 9:30 p.m..
Game 4: No .1 Utah Jazz vs. No、8 Memphis Grizzlies – Saturday, May 29 at 3:30 p。m。
*Game 5: No、8 Memphis Grizzlies vs。 No、1 Utah Jazz – Monday, May 31 at TBD
*Game 6: No、1 Utah Jazz vs。 No、8 Memphis Grizzlies – Wednesday, June 2 at TBD
*Game 7: No、8 Memphis Grizzlies vs。 No、1 Utah Jazz – Friday, June 4 at TBD

Conference Semifinals

The National Basketball Association (NBA) TV schedule for the Conference Semifinals is listed below.

All times are Eastern Time (ET).

**Conference Semifinals**

Thursday, June 3
game 1: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns, 9 p.m. (TNT)

Friday, June 4
game 1: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)
game 1: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets, 10 p.m. (ESPN)

Saturday, June 5
game 2: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns, 8 p.m. (TNT)

Sunday, June 6
game 2: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets, 1 p.m. (ABC)
game 2: Portland Trail Blazers vs..Denver Nuggets, 4 p.m. (ABC)

Conference Finals

The Conference Finals are the last step before the NBA Finals. The top team from each conference (Eastern and Western) will face each other in a best-of-seven series. The Eastern Conference Finals will start on September 28th, and the Western Conference Finals will start on September 30th. The NBA Finals will start on October 12th.

NBA Finals

The 2021 NBA Finals will be the championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA)’s 2020–21 season and the conclusion of the season’s playoffs. The best-of-seven playoff will be contested between the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers and the Eastern Conference champion, which will be determined later. The Lakers are trying to defend their 2020 title.

The first two games of the Finals will be played at Staples Center in Los Angeles on September 30 and October 2, while games 3 and 4 are scheduled for October 5 and 7 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. If necessary, games 5–7 will return to Los Angeles on October 9, 11 and 13.

021 NBA Playoffs Tickets

The 2021 NBA Playoffs will begin on Saturday, May 22. The playoffs will feature 16 teams, eight from each conference. The first two rounds of the playoffs will be best-of-seven series played at the home arenas of the higher-seeded teams. The Conference Finals and NBA Finals will be best-of-seven series played at a neutral site.

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021 NBA Playoffs Predictions

As the 2021 NBA playoffs approach, a handful of teams have separated themselves from the pack as title contenders.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks appear to be on a collision course to meet in the NBA Finals, but the Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, and Denver Nuggets are all capable of making a run.

Let’s take a look at our 2021 NBA playoffs predictions and find out which team will be crowned champion.

The Los Angeles Lakers are the clear favorite to win the 2021 NBA Finals. They boast two of the best players in the league in LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and they have proven they can win tough games against good teams.

The Milwaukee Bucks are right there with the Lakers as one of the top contenders. They have the best record in the league and are led by reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks have all the pieces in place to make a run at an NBA title.

The Golden State Warriors might not have Kevin Durant anymore, but they are still a dangerous team. They have two of the best shooters in NBA history in Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, and they added All-Star center Andrew Bogut to help solidify their defense.

The Brooklyn Nets made some big offseason additions by acquiring Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. They also added All-Star forward Blake Griffin to round out their starting lineup. The Nets are one of the most talented teams in the league, but their lack of experience could hurt them come playoff time.

The Philadelphia 76ers made some big changes to their roster this season, but they still have All-Star center Joel Embiid leading the way. The 76ers are a solid all-around team that could make some noise in the playoffs if everything comes together for them.

021 NBA Playoffs Bracket

The 2021 NBA Playoffs will begin on Saturday, May 22. The first round will be a best-of-seven series, with the second round and Conference Finals best-of-seven series being played from May 27-June 20. The NBA Finals will be a best-of-seven series played from June 24-July 8.